Electrical Buyer

This position will support our Parkline facility in Eleanor, WV. As a part of the Trachte Group, Parkline is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered metal buildings for industrial and commercial applications. Today, the Trachte Group offers the most complete building solution portfolio in the industry. Offering both prefabricated and on-site building capabilities, framed and frameless building construction types, and products ranging from build kits and modular units to fully engineered integrated buildings.

The Electrical Buyer is a strategic partner to the business and a category expert responsible for negotiating local contracts with suppliers, understanding market trends, and implementing innovative supply solutions to drive the business forward.  You will own key electrical supplier relationships, and strategic projects that are key to business success.

· Develop, communicate, and maintain local strategies to sustain long-term competitiveness, ensure supply, and eliminate/minimize single-sourced items

· Ensure contract compliance, implement strategic agreements, and hold suppliers accountable to meet requirements outlined in existing contracts. Ensure cost, quality, and delivery requirements are exceeded.

· Exercise due diligence with suppliers to obtain the best overall value proposition, including quality, delivery, ease of doing business, competitive price, innovativeness, and annualized cost reduction initiatives.

· Manage special projects and execute meeting time, cost, and quality requirements.  Projects could include cost reductions, quality improvements, process improvements, or other business needs as outlined by the Director of Supply Chain Management.

· Place purchase orders, maintain planning parameters, and expedite delivery.

Requirements

BA/BS degree, or equivalency and/or one to three years of experience in Purchasing/ Procurement Management/Supply Chain. Exercises sound judgment and decision-making.
Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, APSM a plus
Must be able to work on-site in Eleanor, WV. Position with have hybrid flexibility after the initial training period.

Last updated on Jul 15, 2024